Local Point with Andrew Day

In this episode, we discuss with Cllr Izzi Seccombe (Leader, Warwickshire County Council) and Philip Seccombe (Warwickshire Police & Crime Commissioner):

• The partnerships at the heart of Warwickshire

• Getting into local politics, learning the ropes and leaving a legacy

• Hopes and aspirations for our amazing community

In this episode, we discuss with Cllr Barry Franklin (Whitnash Residents' Association) and Cllr Oliver Jacques (Conservative):

• What it takes to be a Mayor of your town

• The important role that Mayors play in community life

• Hopes for the future of local government across our Towns.

In this episode, we discuss with group leaders Cllr Judy Falp (Whitnash Residents' Association) and Cllr Alan Boad (Liberal Democrats):

• Being a local Councillor - getting elected is just the start.

• Views on the new Council and the challenges ahead.

• Hopes for the next four years.

In this episode, we discuss with Vice Chancellor, Prof Stuart Croft:

• Impact of £1b+ enterprise, employing 8k+ people and generating a further 10k local jobs.

• Drive for Quality; focus on innovation in mobility and biomedical breakthroughs.

• Creating £100m venture capital fund to support start-up businesses.

• Helping shape a more sustainable community, where graduates choose to stay.

• What the new West Midlands Trailblazer deal could mean locally.

• Opportunities to address climate change through technological innovation (Very Light Rail on The Parade?)

Topics covered in this episode:

• the thinking behind creating the Council budget.

• dealing with the post-Covid dislocation.

• Debate not hate - the challenge of finding good councillors.

• focusing on key cost of living support, while investing in future projects.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Changing working patterns and cultures.

• Getting the private a public sectors together, for breakthrough results.

• A fresh look at the future of our town centres.

• Virtuous circles, local partnerships and thoughts for the year ahead.

Topics covered in this episode:

• What clean air means for a healthy life.

• Mini-Holland comes to Leamington.

• Cycle bus - a cool way to get to school.

• Cycleways and reimagining towns with less cars.

Topics covered in this episode:

• A surprising insight into building community life.

• Action 21, much more than an environmental charity.

• Helping Hands, much more than a soup kitchen.

• Revealing opportunities to foster an inclusive community.

• Inspirational leadership that is changing lives, and redefining what a healthy community looks like.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Creating the right environment for new businesses to flourish

• 1 Mill Street leads the way for further innovative spaces

• Co-operating across all levels of local government

• The new Leamington Transformation Board - building a fresh vision

• Making Good Grow - unlocking the power of ESG to power our community

Topics covered in this episode:

• Lessons from Covid, reimagining our urban open spaces

• Making positive choices to reduce plastic use

• Actions to boost levels of recycling

• Details of new Materials Recycling Facility

• Historic Net Zero Carbon Development Planning Document, next steps

• Local opportunities for net zero carbon businesses

• Plans for a local Hydrogen Hub

• Swimming in the River Leam?